Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Study Links Callousness to Sexual Aggression in College Men

3/31/2025

37 6

Summary

Story summary

A study in Aggressive Behavior reveals a troubling link between personality traits and sexual aggression in heterosexual male college students. It shows that men exhibiting high callousness are more prone to send unsolicited sexual content after winning competitions, indicating that a sense of power can provoke such harmful actions. Understanding these dynamics is crucial in addressing sexual aggression.

1 of 1

Story summary

A study in Aggressive Behavior reveals a troubling link between personality traits and sexual aggression in heterosexual male college students. It shows that men exhibiting high callousness are more prone to send unsolicited sexual content after winning competitions, indicating that a sense of power can provoke such harmful actions. Understanding these dynamics is crucial in addressing sexual aggression.